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~ものか (〜mono ka)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Definitely not; no way; no chance.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~ものか grammar point is used to express a strong denial, refusal, or astonishment. It often appears with a rhetorical question tone in casual forms, such as Verb (dictionary/volitional/~たい) + ものか, Adjective + ものか, or Noun + ものか, meaning 'No way...', 'As if I'd ever...', etc.

Examples

Sonna koto, boku ga yaritai mono ka.

No way do I want to do such a thing.

Konna shigoto, dare ga hikiukeyou mono ka.

Who on earth would take on a job like this? (No one would!)

Dare ga kare ni tasuke o motomeyou mono ka.

Who would ever ask him for help? (Certainly no one!)

Kono samui hi ni soto de asobu nante, muri na mono ka.

There's no way we can play outside on a day this cold.

Practice

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